Penstemon glaber var. alpinus

Plant Information

Species:

glaber

Species Authority:

Torr.

Variety:

alpinus

Variety Authority:

(Torr.) A. Gray

Subgenus:

Habroanthus

Section:

Glabri

Habit:

stout herb

Habit Woodiness:

herbaceous

Lifespan:

long-lived

Plant Height - Min:

1.00dm

Plant Height - Max:

8.00dm

Habitat Description:

In Colorado, quite common, along the eastern slope form the base of the mountains.

Distribution Range:

Southeastern Wyoming, south to northern New Mexico, and in Colorado.

Soil Type:

Primarily in gravelly soils of disturbed areas.

Elevation - Min:

3300.00m

Elevation - Max:

3400.00m

Other Notes:

Puberulent to pubescent specimens are referred to form riparious (A. Nels.) Pennell.

First Bloom:

June

Last Bloom:

August

References:

Harrington, HD. 1964. Manual of the plants of Colorado. Denver, Colorado: Sage Books.